Jacqueline Kerr, PhD

Dr. Kerr enjoys working with graduate students and enthusiastically conveys her passion for research in her teachings and projects. Dr. Kerr’s measurement and intervention work provides opportunities to interact with participants in the real world. She has experience working in many settings from advertising to policy. Her practical approach to project management and intervention development can help students learn about planning and executing research projects. In particular, working with older adults is helping Dr Kerr learn how to appreciate the long term benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

Research Interests:

Physical activity interventions and measurement in older adults in different community setting

Advanced methods for physical activity pattern recognition

Built environment correlates of physical activity and health across the world